CMC Rescue Equipment

The father of all portable artificial high directional systems (AHD), the AZ Vortex is a tripod, bipod and monopod in one all-inclusive kit. Its two-piece head can be rigged as a standard tripod or, in advanced applications, as an A-frame, a sideways A-frame, or a gin pole. The tripod can be formed into an easel A-frame with adjustable leg lengths. The versatile third leg allows rescuers to set up an artificial high directional in virtually any urban, industrial, or wilderness location. On A-frame and easel A-frame applications, pulleys can be attached using quick-pins directly into the Head Set without carabiners, eliminating lost headspace and working clearance. This feature makes the AZ Vortex ideal for use with high lines and tracking line offsets. The extra attachment points also work well for rope access where several lines may be needed over the edge. Raptor and Fat foot sets are both included to provide a secure footing on varying terrain. Also included: bright colored flags that can be attached to pins to increase visibility and an 18 kN MBS 8mm cord for securing the legs. The kit provides a complete solution, so you’ll have what you need without requiring optional extras. Manufactured in the USA by Rock Exotica.

CMC tripod - UL Certificate of Compliance